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Fiat Barchetta

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,798 cc

T879 VFLMOT history

T879 VFL is a blue petrol Fiat Barchetta first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 84,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,649 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T879 VFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Barchetta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T879 VFL was last recorded at 84,649 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,188 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
461 miles
Average per year
1,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,649 miles
  • 2025 – 84,188 miles
  • 2024 – 83,780 miles
  • 2023 – 83,258 miles
  • 2022 – 82,695 miles
  • 2021 – 82,121 miles
  • 2020 – 81,341 miles
  • 2019 – 80,866 miles
  • 2018 – 79,601 miles
  • 2017 – 78,426 miles
  • 2016 – 77,295 miles
  • 2015 – 76,543 miles
  • 2014 – 76,145 miles
  • 2013 – 75,028 miles
  • 2012 – 66,615 miles
  • 2009 – 64,086 miles
  • 2008 – 58,171 miles
  • 2007 – 52,055 miles
  • 2006 – 46,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,649 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear axle and suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,649 miles (+461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,649 miles
    Test number
    214022665008
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass84,188 miles (+408)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,188 miles
    Test number
    833877639718
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,780 miles (+522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,780 miles
    Test number
    637265182688
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass83,258 miles (+563)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,258 miles
    Test number
    786418733508
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust cat section corroded

  5. Pass82,695 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    500166717614
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension corroded

  6. Fail82,682 miles (+561)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,682 miles
    Test number
    939749517738
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension corroded

  7. Pass82,121 miles (+780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,121 miles
    Test number
    692398945386
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking but seal is still effective.

  8. Pass81,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,341 miles
    Test number
    663331478571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,341 miles (+475)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,341 miles
    Test number
    692720244916
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass80,866 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,866 miles
    Test number
    573140559881
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail80,866 miles (+8)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,866 miles
    Test number
    930026728551
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail80,858 miles (+1,257)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    674156612051
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger rubber snapped

  13. Pass79,601 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,601 miles
    Test number
    455731768543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,426 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,426 miles
    Test number
    920866601323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,378 miles (+1,083)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,378 miles
    Test number
    499672653236
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

  16. Pass77,295 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,295 miles
    Test number
    919003356949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,290 miles (+747)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,290 miles
    Test number
    124448581766
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass76,543 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,543 miles
    Test number
    498085535124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail76,529 miles (+384)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,529 miles
    Test number
    105006325136
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass76,145 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,145 miles
    Test number
    847930244191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,127 miles (+1,099)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,127 miles
    Test number
    868982134111
    • FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass75,028 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,028 miles
    Test number
    306132343137
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag fault light reset and off at time of test.

  23. Fail75,028 miles (+8,413)7 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,028 miles
    Test number
    446670643145
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass66,615 miles (+2,529)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    339169902134
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  25. Pass64,086 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    644161419282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail64,086 miles (+5,915)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    423819609297
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass58,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,171 miles
    Test number
    264742118230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail58,171 miles (+6,116)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,171 miles
    Test number
    220600918271
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass52,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,055 miles
    Test number
    624449007260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail52,055 miles (+5,699)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,055 miles
    Test number
    734036007266
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  31. Pass46,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,356 miles
    Test number
    153715906221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T879 VFL

Does T879 VFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T879 VFL is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T879 VFL?
The MOT on T879 VFL is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T879 VFL done?
T879 VFL was recorded at 84,649 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 1,910 miles a year.
Has T879 VFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T879 VFL has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T879 VFL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T879 VFL find?
T879 VFL passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear axle corroded.

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